Paralegals Required

Ascent are excited to announce anin-person recruitment event and assessment centre at our offices in Manchester City CentreonMonday 21st October,where well be looking for a number of new Paralegals to join our team!

Start Date for this role is 2nd December 2024.

The aim of the event is to give you an honest view of a how a day as a Paralegal is, it will give you a chance to get a feel for what youll be doing and speak with our current employees to hear what they enjoy most! When joining our team here at Ascent we want you to be sure this role is the right one for you and that youll gain real job satisfaction and love what you do.

A Bit About Ascent

At Ascent we place the customer at the heart of our operations, ensuring that within our customers most vulnerable times, we offer the support they deserve. You will play a huge part in the ongoing success of Ascent by providing technical and practical support when dealing with debt recovery and litigation actions on behalf of our clients.

Details Of The Role

Ensuring all relevant processes are followed with matters followed up in a timely manner in line with client service levels and court processes.
Compile witness statements or completion of court documentation as required as part of the recovery process.
Ensure all work undertaken is in line with internal and client service level agreements.
Liaise with external third-party companies, agents or other representing parties as required.
Treat all customers fairly, professionally and act within legislation, compliance and codes of practice.
Accept and request guidance tuition and training on the methodology of work, utilisation of computer systems and other assistance at work.
In addition to the above, the Paralegal may be required to carry out any other reasonable request as required by the Team Leader/Head of Department.

Skills/Experience Requirements

Paralegal experience
Minimum of 5 GCSEs including a minimum C grade in English and Maths
Works well in both a team and on their own
Has a professional and committed attitude and seeks to aspire to targets set
Computer literate in all Microsoft Office programs
Has a strong attention to detail
Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills
Comfortable handling large work load under time constraints
Sound knowledge of law and legal System
Strong organisational skills
Familiar with electronic document management and filing systems
High level of discretion with confidential matters
Law degree or equivalent
Knowledge of CPR Rules
Experience of working for financial services businesses in a legal environment.
Experience of working in the legal industry and/or in-house with a top financial services organisation.

What The Day Will Look Like For You

Welcome Meeting Understand more about Ascent and what we do.
Ice Breaker Let us know more about you as an individual.
Individual Interviews Interview with a member of the contact centre team.
Group Exercises get a feel how the role will be when joining the team

You will also have the chance to see our offices and speak with/ask questions with our teams.

What we offer you

A Competitive benefits package including:
Company Pension Scheme
22 days holiday, plus bank holidays (We have a buying holiday scheme that allows you to buy additional holidays during the annual holiday year)
Health cash plan
Critical illness cover
Discounted legal services
Season ticket loans
Discounted online shopping
Discounted gym memberships
Cycle to work scheme

Further Information

As part of the Ascent on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the groups employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders

Start Date for this role is 2nd December 2024.

As part of the Ascent on-boarding process all successful applicants are required to complete the groups employment screening process. This process helps to ensure that all new employees meet our standards in relation to honesty and integrity therefore protecting the interests of the Irwin Mitchell Group, existing employees, clients, partners and other stakeholders

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